Who We Are

The Marion County Master Gardeners Association is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping home gardeners in Marion County learn about the science, art and joy of gardening. MCMGA is part of the state-wide Master Gardener program administered by Oregon State University Extension and supports the mission and objectives of the Master Gardener Program.

What We Do

MCMGA provides a variety of education and outreach programs. These programs are delivered by Marion County Master Gardeners – experienced volunteers from your community who are trained and certified in sustainable research-based gardening techniques by OSU professors and other experts. Special programs include:

Workshops & Events

Jr. Master Gardener

Community Garden Consulting

Annual Plant Sale

Demonstration Garden

Community Plant Clinics & Help Desk

Speakers Bureau & KBZY

Master Gardener Training

How We Help

Master Gardeners contribute to the gardening community by providing reliable relevant information for home gardeners. Master Gardeners teach, advise, listen, diagnose, experiment, learn, demonstrate and connect gardeners of all ages with the information they need. We enjoy gardening, learning about gardening and sharing experiences with others. We’ll do our best to answer your question immediately. However, sometimes we need to take more time to research your issue, or to consult with Neil Bell, our Marion County Horticulturist or other OSU experts. We may also recommend another agency or organization for you to contact. Our goal is for you to have the best answer possible.

Where to Find Us

You can find Marion County Master Gardener volunteers at the Marion County OSU Extension Office Help Desk, at local and community garden events, in the Demonstration Garden, at MCMGA events, and on the web and facebook. See the Contact Us page for location addresses, phone numbers and email addresses.

Our Partners

MCMGA works with many community groups and programs. Special partnerships include:

Marion & Polk Food Share

Oregon Master Gardener Association

Salem- Keizer Education Foundation

Marion Soil and Water Conversation District

National Wildlife Federation

The Oregon Garden

Boys & Girls Clubs

4-H

City of Salem

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Let's Garden

Marion County Master Gardeners™ are trained certified volunteers who promote the joy and
science of home gardening in our community. We answer questions, teach workshops, provide
speakers, maintain a demonstration garden, and connect home gardeners to the information they
need. The Master Gardener program is sponsored by OSU Extension.